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OK SJR37
Joint Resolution
AI Summary
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Amends Sections 1 and 4 of Article VI of the Oklahoma Constitution to change the Commissioner of Labor from an elected position to one appointed by the Governor with Senate confirmation
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Commissioner of Labor would serve a 4-year term running concurrently with the Governor's term
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Removes the Commissioner of Labor from the list of statewide elected officials whose terms begin the second Monday of January after their election
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Maintains the existing 8-year term limit for the Commissioner of Labor position, with partial terms to fill vacancies not counting toward the limit
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Requires voter approval through a statewide referendum before the constitutional amendment takes effect
Legislative Description
Constitutional amendment; requiring the Commissioner of Labor be appointed by the Governor.
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Rules
2/3/2026